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Saranac High School vs. Ausable Valley High School

Should you attend Saranac High School or Ausable Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Saranac High School
60 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ausable Valley High School
1490 Rt 9n
Keeseville, NY 12924
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Saranac High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 440 students in grades 9-12, Saranac High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, Ausable Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
440 students
349 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Saranac High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ausable Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Saranac High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ausable Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Saranac High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ausable Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Saranac High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saranac Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ausable Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ausable Valley Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1085 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#1679 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Saranac High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ausable Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
60-69%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saranac High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saranac Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ausable Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ausable Valley Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥80%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saranac High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saranac Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ausable Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ausable Valley Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saranac High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saranac Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ausable Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ausable Valley Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Saranac High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Saranac Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ausable Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ausable Valley Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Saranac High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ausable Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
121
96
Grade 10 Students
118
87
Grade 11 Students
105
79
Grade 12 Students
96
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Saranac High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saranac Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ausable Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ausable Valley Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Saranac High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saranac Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ausable Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ausable Valley Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Saranac High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saranac Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ausable Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ausable Valley Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Saranac High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saranac Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ausable Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ausable Valley Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Saranac High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saranac Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.12
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Saranac High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saranac Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ausable Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ausable Valley Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Saranac High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saranac Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ausable Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ausable Valley Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Saranac High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saranac Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ausable Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ausable Valley Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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